Ski Hat 10

Ski Hat 10@ 2014 by N. Banks.

crochet

 

Materials:

G hook

Red Heart worsted weight yarn

  Main, a variegated color

  A to match main

  B to match main.

Stitches used:

Slip stitch= s/s

Single crochet = sc

Double crochet = dc

Font Post Stitch (FPS)~~~~Working in front row just make, yo, inset hook from front to back and front again around the vertical post of stitch below, , yo (three loops on hook) and draw thread through two loops on hook, yo, draw through two loops on hook. One loop remains. Fps completed  

Back Post Stitch (BPS)~~~working in back of row just make, yo, insert hook from back to front and to back again around the vertical post of stitch below, yo (three loops on hook) and draw thread through two loops on hook, yo, draw through two loops on hook. One loop remains. Bps completed.

Rd 1: with main, ch 3, 8 sc in 3^rd chain from hook, join.

Rd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in same place, * 2 sc in each sc around, join. ( 16 st. )

Rd 3: ch 1, 2 sc in same place, * 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next* repeat from * to * around, join, (24 st ).

Rd 4: ch 1, 2 sc in same place, * 1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat from * to * around, join, (32 st ).

Rd 5: ch 1, 2 sc in same place, * 1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat from * to * around, end 1 sc in last 3 sc, join, ( 40 st ).

Rd 6: ch 1, 1 sc in same place, * 1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next * repeat from * to * around, end 1 sc in last 3 sc, join, ( 46 st ).

Rd 7: drop main, join A, ch 1, 1 sc in same place, 1 sc in each sc around, join, ( 46 st ).

Rd 8: with A, repeat round 4. (64 St. )

Rd 9: Drop A, pick up Main, ch 1, sc in same place, *1 sc in next 3 sc, 1 sc in sc of row below, * repeat from * to * around, join.

Rd 10: with main, repeat round 7.

Rd 11: with A, repeat round 4.  (86 sts)  

Rd 12: with A, and working in back loops only this round, repeat round 7.

Working in both loops now and no more increases, repeat rounds 9 to 12 until you have 4 repeats of color A. Fasten off A,

Repeat rounds 9 and 10 with main, attach color B

Now:

  With color B, dec 1st, by crocheting 2 st. together repeat round 7.

  With Color B, repeat rd. 12

With main Repeat rounds 9 and 10. Fasten off main.

 

Ribbing:

Rd 1: with B, ch 2, 1 dc in same place and in each sc around.

Rd 2: ch 2, 1 Font Post Stitch in around dc, 1 Back Post Stitch in around dc, join.

Rds 3 repeat round 2, join. Fasten off after round 3. Weave in the yarn ends.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media,

including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold, recopied or

reformatted without permission. It is for your personal use only.

 

 

 

December 2014 Stitch of the Month Crochet

December 2014 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 

Multiple of 2 ch sts

For sample ch 20 ( 2 x 10 = 20)

Row 1:  wrong side–Work 1 dc in 6th ch from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch; repeat from *  repeat from * to * across row.

Note   Draw up all loops of star st to same height as first loop.

Row 2: Star St Row  Ch 3, turn, draw up a loop in 2nd ch from hook, then drawing up each loop to same height as first loop, draw up a loop in next ch, draw up a loop in ch-1 space, draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook, ch 1 for "eye" of star–1 star made, * draw up a loop in eye of star just made, draw up 1 loop only in front and back loops of last loop on same star st, draw up a loop in ch-1 space, draw up a loop in next dc, yo and through all 5 loops on hook, ch 1; repeat from *   across row,  working last repeat until 3 loops on hook, draw up a loop in last space, skip 1 st of ch, draw up a loop in next ch, yo and through all 5 loops, ch 1; 

Row 3: Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in eye of 2nd star, * ch 1, 1 dc in eye of next star; repeat from *  across row,  ch 1, 1 dc in top of last star;  ch 1, 1 dc in last loop of star on row below.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until desired length.  Fasten off

 

The Mad Hatter II

The Mad Hatter II
by Sandy Lightfoot

BK 013 $7.50, 13 pages, email her for details sandy@sandylightfoot.com or instant download at http://www.sandylightfoot.com/oldsite.html . For the Bulky or Mid gauge knitting machine, ribber required. You will love this pretty and useful collection of hats for baby to daddy, sized 13 to 24 inches. Learn new techniques like short rowing and no sew. Learn new stitches for the ribber like Full and half Fisherman rib. Learn to make flowers using your knitting machine, Rouleaux flower trim and Fagoting. Four great hat patterns and a scarf to match. All this using her very clear and easy to follow directions.  A must have for your Christmas knitting

November 2014 Stitch of the Month Knit

November 2014 Stitch of the Month Knit

 

Sea-Foam Stitch Pattern (multiple of 10 sts + 6)

For sample cast on 26 (10 x 2 = 20 + 6 = 26)

Rows 1 and 2: Knit.

Row 3: K6, *[yo] 2 times, k1, [yo] 3 times, k1, [yo] 4 times, k1, [yo] 3 times, k1, [yo] 2 times, k6; rep from *.

Row 4: *K6, drop 2 yo off left needle, k1, drop 3 yo, k1, drop 4 yo, k1, drop 3 yo, k1, drop 2 yo; rep from * to last 6 sts, k6.

Rows 5 and 6: Knit.

Row 7: K1, *[yo] 2 times, k1, [yo] 3 times, k1, [yo] 4 times, k1, [yo] 3 times, k1, [yo] 2 times, k6; rep from *, ending last rep k1 instead of k6.

Row 8: K1, *drop 2 yo off left needle, k1, drop 3 yo, k1, drop 4 yo, k1, drop 3 yo, k1, drop 2 yo, k6; rep from *, ending last rep k1 instead of k6.

Rep Rows 1-8 for pattern until length desired.

October 2014 Stitch of the Month ~ Crochet

October 2014 Stitch of the Month ~ Crochet

 

Multiple of 4

For sample, chain 20

Row 1–wrong side  Work 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each remaining ch; 34 hdc counting turning ch as 1 hdc.

Row 2–Ch 5, turn, skip first hdc, † yo twice, insert hook in back loop of next hdc, yo and draw up a loop–4 loops on hook, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook–3 loops remaining on hook, yo, skip next 2 hdc, insert hook in back loop of next hdc, yo and draw up a loop–5 loops on hook, * yo and draw through 2 loops on hook *; repeat between *'s once more, mark last 2 loops worked, off for center of cross st, repeat between *'s twice more–1 loop on hook, ch 2, yo, insert hook through 2 marked loops, yo and draw up a loop–3 loops on hook, repeat between *'s twice–1 cross st made; repeat from † 7 times, 1 tr in top of turning ch; 8 cross sts, plus turning ch and 1 tr.

Row 3–Ch 2, turn, skip first tr, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next ch-2 space, * 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * 6 times more, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in top of turning ch; 34 hdc counting turning ch as 1 hdc.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until desired length, fasten off.

September 2014 Stitch of the Month Knit

September 2014  Stitch of the Month Knit

Multiple of 7 sts

For sample cast on 28 stitches. (7 x 4 = 28)

Set up row: K 1, * p 5, k 2; repeat from *; end last repeat k 1.

Row 1: P 1, * yo, k 2 tog., k 3, p 2; repeat from *, end last repeat p 1. Row 1 is the right side of the work.

Row 2: K 1, * p 5, k 2; repeat from *, end last repeat k 1.

Row 3: P 1, * k 1, yo, k 2 tog., k 2, p 2; repeat from *, end last repeat p 1.

Row 4: K 1, * p 5, k 2; repeat from *, end last repeat k 1.

Row 5: P 1, * k 2, yo, k 2 tog., k 1, p 2; repeat from *, end last repeat p 1.

Row 6: K 1, * p 5, k 2; repeat from *, end last repeat k 1.

Row 7: P 1, * k 3, yo, k 2 tog., p 2; repeat from *, end last repeat p 1.

Row 8: K 1, * p 5, k 2; repeat from *, end last repeat k 1.

Repeat these 8 rows until desired length,  end on right side with pat. row 1. Bind off.

Tatted Edging #4728

Tatted Edging #4728

1 ball each Shaded Lavenders and Nile Green or colors of your choice.

Shuttle and ball.

Wind Shaded Lavenders on shuttle and use Nile Green On ball.

R, 5 ds, 3 p sep by 4 ds, 5 ds, cl r, turn.

Ch, 7 ds. * R, 3 ds, 3 p sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, cl r, turn.

Ch, 7 ds. R, 6 ds, 2 p sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, join to last p of next to last r made, 2 ds, 2 p sep by 2 ds, 6 ds, cl r,  R, 6 ds, join to last p of last r, 2 ds, 4 p sep by 2 ds, 6 ds, cl r. R, 6 ds, join to last p of last r, 2 ds, 4 p sep by 2 ds, 6 ds, cl r, turn.

Ch, 7 ds. R, 3 ds, 3 p sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, cl r, turn.

Ch, 7 ds. R, 5 ds, join to 3rd p of last large r made, 4 ds, 2 p sep by 4 ds, 5 ds, cl r, turn.

Ch, 7 ds.

Repeat from * for desired length, tie and cut.

August 2014 Stitch of the Month ~ Crochet

August 2014 Stitch of the Month ~ Crochet

Multiple of 2 ch sts

For sample, ch 20.

Row 1–right side–Work 1 tr in 5th ch from hook, 1 tr in each remaining ch

Row 2–Ch 1, turn, work 1 sc in each st, end 1 sc in top of turning ch; 

Row 3–Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in first st, work a bead st as follows;–holding the loop on hook, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a loop, ch 3 in this loop only for bead, yo and through the 2 loops on hook to complete bead, keep bead on right side of work, 1 sc in next st, * 1 bead st in next st, 1 sc in next st; repeat from * to end; 16 bead sts made.

Row 4–Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each st.

Row 5– Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in first st, work a bead st as follows;–holding the loop on hook, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a loop, ch 3 in this loop only for bead, yo and through the 2 loops on hook to complete bead, keep bead on right side of work, 1 sc in next st, * 1 bead st in next st, 1 sc in next st; repeat from * to end; 16 bead sts made.

Row 6– Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each st.

Row 7–Ch 4, turn, skip first st, work 1 tr in each remaining st; 

Repeat rows 2 to 7 until desired length, fasten off. 

Play On Color

Tea Roses & Ivory Square Tissue Cover

Tea Roses & Ivory@1999

Designed by N. L. Banks

Square Tissue Cover

 

Peaches and  Crème Cotton Yarn By Elmore-Pisgah, Inc.

 

4 ½ balls Ivory        #7

     1 ½ balls Tearose    #42

    1 ball Light Green   #55

    G Hook

Stitches used:  single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet

Treble crochet = tb  Yo, twice, insert hook in stitch, yo, (draw through, yo, draw through 2 lps,) 3 times.

Please Note: the yarn above stated is for the complete set. You can use Red Heart Worsted weight in place of the cotton yarn.

Square tissue cover:   

Rw 1 with Ivory, ch 13, 1 sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across row, turn.

Rw 2-7 ch 1, 1 sc in each sc across row, turn. Fasten off after row 7.

Rw 8 working in unworked loops of row 1, reattach Ivory, ch1, sc in same place, 1 sc in next sc, ch 8, skip 8 sc, 1 sc in last 2 sc, turn.

Rw 9-14 ch 1, 1 sc in each sc across, turn. After row 14, do not turn.

Rw 15-16 ch 1, 1 sc same place, 1sc in each sc around, placing 2 sc in next corner, join with s/s.

Rd 17 ch 1, working in back loops this round only, sc around, placing 2 sc in each corner, join. (62 sc)

Rd 18 ch 2, yo, insert hook in same place, yo, draw up a lp, yo, insert hook in next sc,  yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through all 5 lps on hook, ch 1, * yo, insert hook in next sc, yo, draw up a lp, yo, insert hook in next sc, draw up a lp, yo, draw through all 5 lps on hook, ch 1 * on hook, repeat from * to * , join.
 

Rd 19 ch 1, 1 sc in same place, 1 sc in each stitch ; ch 1, join.

Rd 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 as row 18.

Rd 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, as row 19, fasten off after row 33.

Make flower and sew to side or top of cover

The Tea Rose

Rd 1 with Tearose, ch 6 to form ring, ch 1, 10 sc in ring.

Rd 2   * ch 3, sc in next sc, repeat from * around, join with s/s.

Rd 3  s/s to first ch 3 space, work * 1hdc, 2 dc, 1hdc in ch 3 sp, repeat from * around, join with s/s to first sc of round 2.

Rd 4 working with sc of rd 2, * ch 3, sc around next sc of row 2, repeat from * , join  with s/s to first ch3.

Rd 5 s/s to first ch 3 of rd 4, work 1hdc, 2 dc, 2 tb, 2dc, 1hdc in each ch 3 sp, join with s/s to first sc of rd 4.

Rd 6 working with sc of round 4, * ch 4, sc around next sc, repeat from *, join and fasten off tearose.

Rd 7  Attach Light green to any ch 4 space, work 1hdc, 2dc, 3tb, 2dc, 1hdc in each ch4 sp around, join with s/s, fasten off. Sew to one corner of top of tissue box.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold, recopied or reformatted without permission. It is for your personal use only.

New Crocheted Bath Set Coming

It's called Tea Roses and Ivory, it is a four piece set, a toilet seat cover, tissue cover, toilet tissue cover, and a square tissue cover. The materials needed are listed below. Not shown is the square tissue cover.

Peaches and Crème Cotton Yarn By Elmore-Pisgah, Inc.

4 ½ balls Ivory #7

1 ½ balls Tearose #42

1 ball Light Green #55

G Hook

Stitches used: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet

Treble crochet = tb Yo, twice, insert hook in stitch, yo, (draw through, yo, draw through 2 lps,) 3 times.

Red Roses Complete Bath Set

 New Pattern series coming! A crocheted bath set  called Red Roses. There are four patterns in this set. You will need:

Peaches & Crème  by Elmore-Pisgah, Inc
For the complete set you will need: 

5 ½ Balls White #1

2 ½ Ball Red # 95

 1 Ball Green # 62

G hook

 

Note: yarn listed is for the complete set

 

Stitches used: Slip stitch, Single crochet, Half Double crochet, Double crochet, Treble crochet

 

     

      

  

 

Red Roses Bath Set Square Tissue Cover

Red Roses Bath Set @ 1999 by N. L. Banks

Square tissue cover

Peaches & Crème   by Elmore-Pisgah, Inc

For the complete set you will need:

            5 ½   Balls White  #1

            2 ½   Ball Red # 95

            1       Ball Green # 62

                    G hook

Note: yarn listed is for the complete set

Stitches used:  Slip stitch, Single crochet, Half  Double crochet, Double crochet, Treble crochet

Top

With white, chain 12, 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, and in each chain acroos, turn.

Row 1-6:   ch 1, sc across row. Fasten off at end of row six.

Row 7:  attach white to beg chain 12, ch 1, 1 sc in same place, 1 sc in next 2 ch, ch 6, skip 5 chain, sc in next  3, turn.
 

Row 8-13:   ch 1, sc across row, turn.

Row 14:   ch 2, hdc around, piece, placing 2  Hdc in each corner. (51 stitches)

Row 15:  ch 3, working in back loops only this round, * skip 1 hdc, 1 dc in next hdc, working in back of last dc, work 1 dc in skipped hdc, (x stitch made), 1 dc in next hdc, * repeat from * to * around. Join.

Row 16:    ch 3, keeping last loop on needle, work 4 dc in same place, yo, draw through all 5 loops on needle. * ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, working in back of last dc, work 1 dc in skipped  dc (x stitch made), ch 1, keeping last loop on needle, work 5 dc in  next dc, yo, draw through all 6 loops on needle (bobble made) * . repeat from * to * . join with slip stitch to top of first bobble.

Rd 17:   ch 2, * skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, working in back of last dc, work 1 dc in skipped dc ( x stitch made), 1 dc in top of bobble stitch *. Repeat  from * to *. join.

Rd 18, 20, 22, 24, as round  16

Rd 19,  21, 23 as round 17

Rd 25:  ch 1, sc around. Fasten off White. Weave in the ends.

Leaves,  (make 3.) 

With Green and G hook, ch 11, sc in 2^nd chain from hook, hdc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 treble in each of next 2 chs, 1 dc  in each of next 2 chs, 1 hdc in next ch. In next chain, 3 sc, working along other side of chain, hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next 2 ch, 1 treble in next 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a tail of  5inches to sew it on with. Sew to top of tissue cover.

Flower, make 1

With Red, ch 5 to form ring.

Rd 1:   ch 2, 23 dc in ring. Join.

Rd 2:   ch 2 ,  3dc in each dc around. Join.

Rd 3:  ch 2, 1 dc in same place, 2 dc in each dc around. Join. Fasten off Red, sew to top of tissue cover, over leaves.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold or recopied with out writen permission.  It is for your personal use only.

 

 

Red Roses Bath Set Tissue Box Cover

Red Roses Bath Set @ 1999 by N. L. Banks

Tissue Box Cover

Peaches & Crème   by Elmore-Pisgah, Inc

For the complete set you will need:

            5 ½   Balls White  #1

            2 ½   Ball Red # 95

            1       Ball Green # 62

                    G hook

Note: yarn listed is for the complete set

Stitches used:  Slip stitch, Single crochet, Half Double crochet, Double crochet, Treble crochet

With White chain 46 to form ring.

Rd 1, ch 3, 2dc in same place, 1 dc in next 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next 19 ch, 3dc in next ch, 1 dc in next 2 chs, 3 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next 19 ch, join.

Rd 2  ch 4, 2 treble in same place, 2 treble in next dc, 1 dc in next 2dc, 2 treble in next dc, 3 treble in next dc, 2 treble in next dc, 1 dc in 19 dc, 2 treble in next dc, 3 treble in next dc, 2 treble in next dc, 1dc in next 2 , 2 treble in next dc, 3 treble in next dc, 2 treble in dc, dc1 dc in next 18 dc, 2 treble in next dc.

Rd 3, Ch 4, 1 treble in same place. 3 trebles in next tc, 2 trebles in next tc, 1 dc in next 5 dc, 2 trebles in next tc, 3 trebles in next tc, 2 trebles in nbext tc, 1 dc in next 23 dc, 2trebles in next tc, 3 trebles in next tc, 2 trebles in next tc, 1 dc in next 6 sts, 2 trebles in next tc, 3 trebles in next tc, 2 trebles in next tc, 1 dc in next 22 sts (85 sts , ch 4 counts as one); join.

Rd 4, ch 1, working in back loops, this round only, sc around. Join.

Rd 5 ch 3, *skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, keep needle in back of last dc, work 1 dc in skipped dc, 1 dc in next dc, * . repeat from * to * around. Join. (You will have 1dc, then a x stitch around).

Rd 6 ch 3, keeping last loop on needle, work 4 dc in same place, yo , draw through all 5 loops on needle, * ch 1  x stitch over x stitch, ,keeping last loop on needle, work 5dc in next dc, yo, draw through all 6 loops on needle (bobble made) (.  Repeat from * to * . Join.

Rd 7, ch 3, * x stitch over x stitch, 1 dc in top of bobble *. Repeat from * to * around. Join.

Rd 8, 10, repeat round 6.

Rd 9, repeat round 7

Rd 11, ch 1, sc around. Fasten off White.

Make leaves (3) and sew to left of opening on tissue cover. Make 1 flower and sew on top of leaves. Weave in the ends.

Leaves,  (make 3.) 

With Green and G hook, ch 11, sc in 2^nd chain from hook, hdc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 treble in each of next 2 chs, 1 dc  in each of next 2 chs, 1 hdc in next ch. In next chain, 3 sc, working along other side of chain, hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next 2 ch, 1 treble in next 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a tail of  5inches to sew it on with. Sew to top of tissue cover.

Flower, make 1

With Red, ch 5 to form ring.

Rd 1, ch 2, 23 dc in ring. Join.

Rd 2, ch 2 ,  3dc in each dc around. Join.

Rd 3, ch 2, 1 dc in same place, 2 dc in each dc around. Join. Fasten off Red, sew to top of tissue cover, over leaves.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold or recopied.  It is for your personal use only.

  

July 2014 Stitch of the Month Knit

July 2014 Stitch of the Month Knit

                                               Vertical Drop-Stitch

(Multiples Of 8 + 4)

For sample cast on 28 ( 3 x 8 = 24 + 4 = 28)

Set up row (right side) K1, *p2, k1, yo, k1, p2, k2; rep from *, end p2, k1.

Row 1: P1, *k2, p2, k2, p3; rep from *, end k2, p1.

Row 2: K1, *p2, k3, p2, k2; rep from *, end p2, k1.

Row 3: (wrong side): P1, *k2, p2, k2, p3; rep from *, end k2, p1.

Row 4:  K1, *p2, k3, p2, k2; rep from *, end p2, k1.

Row 5: (wrong side): P1, *k2, p2, k2, p3; rep from *, end k2, p1.

Row 6: K1, *p2, k1, drop next st off needle and unravel down to the yo six rows

 below; k1, p2, k1, yo, k1; rep from *, end p2, k1.

Row 7: P1, *k2, p3, k2, p2; rep from *, end k2, p1.

Row 8: K1, *p2, k2, p2, k3; rep from *, end p2, k1.

Row 9: P1, *k2, p3, k2, p2; rep from *, end k2, p1.

Row 10: K1, *p2, k2, p2, k3; rep from *, end p2, k1.

Row 11: P1, *k2, p3, k2, p2; rep from *, end k2, p1.

Row 12: K1, *p2, k1, yo, k1, p2, k1, drop next st off needle and unravel six rows down as before, k1; rep from *, end p2, k1.

Rep Rows 1 to 12 for pattern or desired length. This would make a nice scarf, just keep knitting until it's about 60 or 70 inches long.

Tatted Edging # 4727

Tatted Edging # 4727

1 ball each white and red or colors of your choice 

Shuttle

If 2 colors are used wind color on shuttle and use white from ball.

Using shuttle and ball,

R, 4 ds, p, 2 ds, p, 4 ds, cl r, turn.

Ch, 6 ds, 3 p sep by 2 ds, 6 ds. turn.

*R, 4 ds, join to last p of last r, 2 ds, p, 4 ds, cl r, turn.  Ch, 6 ds, 3 p sep by 2 ds, 6 ds, turn.

Repeat from * once.

R, 4 ds, join to last p of last r, 2 ds, join to free p of 1st r, 4 ds, cl r, do not turn.

Ch, 6 ds, 3 p sep by 2 ds, 6 ds. turn.

R, 4 ds, join to center p of next to last ch made, 4 cls, cl r. R, 4 ds, 3 p sep by 2 ds, 4 ds, cl r. R, 4 cls, p, 4 ds, cl r, turn.

Ch, 6 ds, 3 p sep by 2 ds, 6 ds, turn.

R, 4 ds, p, 2 ds, p, 4 ds, cl r, turn.

Ch, 6 ds. p, 2 cls, join to p of next to last r made, 2 ds, p, 6 ds, turn.

Repeat from 1st * for length desired.  

 

June 2014 Stitch of the Month Crochet

June 2014 Stitch of the Month Crochet
 

 Row 1: ch 4 or 5, join, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into loop, turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, skip first dc, 1 dc in back loop of next dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2dc) in ch-3 sp, 1 dc in back loop of next dc, 1 dc in back loop of 3rd ch of turning chain,  turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, skip first dc, 1 dc in back loop of each dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, 1 dc in back loop of each dc, with last dc in back loop of 3rd chain of turning chain, turn.

Repeat row 3 for length desired, with 4 dc added in each row.

Last row: ch 3, 1 dc in back loop of each dc, 6 dc in 3 ch sp, 1 dc in back loop of each dc, with last dc in back loop of 3^rd ch of turning ch, fasten off for sample.

Or you can use cotton yarn and keep going added 4 dc's each row until you have a dishcloth the size you would like.